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BOLTON PARKS VETERANS AMATEUR BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2026 SEASONThe next League Meeting is now at 8pm in the Railway in the members lounge on 18th June - the Railway can't accommodate us in the afternoon. In future all League Meetings will be in the evening. Jean Noughton's email is currentley not working. So if anyone needs to reschedule a vets match, please could you text the details to the following Mobile No 07541 255 685 I will be updating the Content and Links on the website in the coming weeks before the start of the season. Please contact me if you find links are not working.
The aims of the association are to encourage, promote and organise the game of Crown Green Bowls for Veterans playing on Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Park Greens. The League has two Sections; the 'A' Section has 13 teams and the 'B' Section 14 teams. We play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (plus some Wednesdays). Each team has ten players. We welcome anyone over the age of 58 years, male or female but you need to register for a team before playing a match and hold a current BCGBA number and have paid for a Bolton Parks' permit through your Club. Please click the post holder to contact the Chairman - Vacancy the Results & Fixtures Secretary; League and Competitions Secretary - Clive Fenn; and Data & Website Manager - Alan Finch If the links do not work for you, please use the following email address clive.fenn@flowtechdesign.com or Telephone: 07949 200 926. Please look around the site and have a look at the different links on the left hand side. There are links to names and addresses of all Team Secretaries, Results Secretaries, etc. There is a link to the guide to help your entry of results once the season starts. Links to BCGBA Newsletters, etc. Previous years' results can be found via links by clicking the Bolton Leagues tab on the home page and scrolling down the screen to the Archives Table - click the relevant year for the league you want to review.
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Date of Next Meeting and Minutes of MeetingsContact details and forms: Current list of BPVABA Officers / Executive, BPVABA Team Secretaries & Captains & Results Secretaries for the 2024 season. Blank Team Registration Form 2026 Template for Bolton Parks Permits for Clubs
Future Meetings Proposed dates, to be confirmed and subject to availablility of the venue. The next meeting is the mid-season League Meeting – Thursday, 18th June @ 8pm in the Railway, Members Lounge. Proposed Meetings 2026 Season League – Thursday, 18th June @ 8pm in the Railway in the Members Lounge League – Thursday, 17th September @ 8pm in the Railway in the Members Lounge tbc Presentation – Thursday, 5th November @ 13.30 in Railway tbc Annual General Meeting – Thursday, 28th January 2027 @ 13.30 in Railway Past Meetings Draft Minutes of the AGM held on 27th January 2026 Absent Friends - 2025 Secretary's Report - 2025 Season Treasurer's BVABA Accounts / Balance Sheet for the 2025 season Proposal of minor Rule changes to tidy-up and to align with current practice from the Executive Committee - Current Rules as approved at the AGM 2026 Officers and Management Committee Members Term of election to 2028 Draft Minutes of League Meeting, 18th September 2025 Draft Minutes of the AGM held on 29th January 2025 Treasurer's Report Annual Accounts Draft Minutes of the League Meeting held on 19th September at the Railway Minutes of the AGM held on 25th January 2024 Vets - Trophy and Prize Winners 2023 Minutes of the League Meeting on 26th September 2023 Minutes of the AGM held on 26th January 2023 Treasurer's Balance Sheet for 2022 Lancashire Email requesting support for the Manchester Indoor Bowling Project Papers from the AGM held on 10th March 2022 Draft Minutes of the League Meeting on 15th September 2022 Minutes of the AGM held on 10th March 2022 Treasurer's Report - Balance Sheet Proposals from the Executive Committee Proposals to have 10 players in a team Association Rules as approved on 10th March 2022 Current List of Officers and Executive Committee Members Additional Papers following the AGM Association Competitions for 2022 and Entry Forms Fraser Huyton Pairs Entry Form BetFred Competition Entry Form
Big Bowls Weekend Guide - 27th to 29th May 2022
Minutes of previous meetings held in 2021 can be viewed by clicking the appropriate link below Minutes of the Team Representatives Meeting - 30th September 2021
Minutes of the Team Representatives Meeting - 10th June 2021
Earlier Meetings AGM Minutes (Draft) - 30th January 2020 Treasurer's Income/Expenditure Balance Sheet and Reconciliation Report on 2019 Proposal from the Executive Committee to change the name of our Secretaries Meeting to League Meetings Secretaries Meeting Minutes – 19th September 2019 Papers distributed at the Secretaries Meeting of 14th March 2019 Trial Rule Changes for BPVABA Competitions in 2019 including Individual Handicaps AGM Minutes - 31st January 2019 Treasurer's Report 2018 Annual Balance Sheet and Reconciliation Statement Secretaries Meeting Minutes - 20th September 2018 Notes of Furum Meeting - 19th September 2018 Ken Holcroft's thoughts on Competitions AGM Minutes - 25th January 2018 Secretaries Meeting Minutes - 21st September 2017 Secretaries Meeting Minutes - 9th March 2017 ASM Minutes - 12th January 2017 | |
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Bowling With DementiaDuring a league match, the opposing team advised us beforehand that one of their players was living with dementia but was still able to participate in bowls. We had no concerns about this and were pleased that the player was able to continue enjoying the sport. During the game, however, the player became distressed and agitated. They accused a spectator of interfering with play and became verbally aggressive. Other players stepped in to help calm the situation, and the opponent they were playing against was left feeling upset by the incident. Following the match, the club committee discussed the situation. Recognising that more bowlers may continue to play while living with dementia, we considered ways to support both the individual and those around them. One suggestion was the introduction of a "Bowling Buddy"—a designated club member or friend who could accompany the player, provide reassurance if needed, help with communication, and monitor their wellbeing during matches. The aim would be to support the player's continued participation while helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.
· Promote inclusion – Many people living with dementia can continue to enjoy bowls and remain valued members of their clubs. · Communicate in advance – Where appropriate and with the player's agreement, make team captains and key club members aware of any support needs. · Use a Bowling Buddy – A trusted club member or friend who can provide reassurance, help and assist if the player becomes confused or distressed. · Recognise signs of distress – Agitation, confusion, frustration, or unusual behaviour may indicate that the person needs support rather than confrontation. · Respond calmly – Speak clearly, avoid arguing, and give the person time and space if they become upset. · Prioritise wellbeing and safety – Have a plan for seeking assistance from family members, carers, or club officials if a situation escalates. · Respect dignity – Focus on the person's abilities and enjoyment of the game, not just their condition.
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Bowl played out of turnWe have had a number of instances when opponents have not allowed a bowler to resend a bowl after it was originally played out of turn. Rule 5.12 of the BCGBA states that "If a player delivers a bowl out of turn it must be returned to be played in its proper turn". This means should a player send their bowl inadvertently after setting a mark following the original block being sent off by their opponent - that player gets their bowl back. Rule 5.13 covers the instance when a bowler delivers their opponent's bowl. In this instance the offending player forfeits their bowl and the bowl is returned to their opponent. The wording of the rule is "If a player, in turn, delivers a bowl of another player, it shall be returned to the proper owner to be played, the offender forfeiting a bowl." This means the bowl sent incorrectly is not replaced by the correct bowl - it is lost and removed from the end. Please make sure you read the rules. The rules are printed in the Lancashire and BCGBA Official Handbooks. Your Club should have new copies of these handbooks annually. | |
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